7-Day Ashram Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat in Rishikesh

The ashram sits in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, in the foothills of the Himalayas with the Ganga running nearby. The schedule combines holistic and restorative yoga classes with pranayama and breathwork, guided meditation sessions, sound healing, and Ayurvedic therapies. It isn't a bootcamp — the yoga is soft and therapeutic, designed for release and recovery rather than to tire you out.

The week runs to an ashram rhythm: early morning practice, meals at set times, more practice in the afternoon or evening, and quiet in between. Sound healing sessions use singing bowls and similar instruments to work on relaxation; the Ayurvedic therapies are the traditional treatments associated with the region. Teachers lead the sessions throughout the stay, and the group is small enough that you get attention in class.

What separates this from a resort yoga holiday is that you're actually living in an ashram in Rishikesh rather than visiting one. Life is simple and the routine is fixed, which is the point — it removes the decisions you'd normally be making about where to go and what to do next. The Ganga, the temples and the ghats are all part of daily surroundings, and the town's status as the yoga capital of the world means the setting and the practice line up.

The programme is open to all levels. Complete beginners are welcome in the classes, and experienced practitioners can use the week to go deeper into pranayama and meditation rather than chasing harder asanas. It suits people coming off a difficult stretch — burnout, grief, a heavy work period — as much as it suits anyone who just wants a week of authentic yogic living in the Himalayas.

Your retreat leader is Yogi Arvind Singh, who runs this ashram and also leads longer teacher-training and breathwork programmes in India. Room options are confirmed at booking, and you can choose a private room or a shared twin. Meals are tailored to the group and dietary needs are taken into account.

What's included

- Holistic yoga sessions - Restorative yoga practices - Pranayama and breathwork - Guided meditation sessions - Sound healing sessions - Ayurveda therapies

What's not included

- International flights - Travel to and from Rishikesh - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional extras and upgrades